Lake Lucerne Holidays

Scenic variety
Holidays in Lake Lucerne enjoy a huge variety of Swiss lakes and mountains scenery, with the appearance of a Norwegian fjord, yet with a mild climate. In cheap Swiss lakes holidays, visitors can choose from boat cruises on one of five paddle wheel steamers or 15 salon motor vessels. A great way of spending a summer evening on a Lake Lucerne holiday is on a steamer cruise. Take a scheduled sailing on Lake Lucerne in winter, too, and enjoy the array of lights from Lucerne town. During the autumn, there's a serene and ethereal mood on Lake Lucerne, especially with snow outside covering the mountains in Switzerland.

Lots to see and do
On Lake Lucerne holidays, you can take a boat trip and tack on a nice walk or hike. The Weg der Schweiz (Swiss Path) is ideal. This is a themed trail that covers the country's history. The Lake Lucerne shore includes numerous cycling and skating paths plus bathing and rest areas. On a Lake Lucerne lakes and mountains holiday, you should also visit Lucerne itself, where the Swiss Museum of Transport, including an IMAX cinema, the Glacier Garden and relaxed shopping beckon.

Great for an activity holiday
On Lake Lucerne Swiss lakes and mountains holidays, there are plenty of opportunities to get active. Around this most beautiful of Swiss lakes, you can go mountain biking, horse riding, canoeing, canyoning, kayaking, parascending, and glacier tobogganing. For the seriously active on a Lake Lucerne holiday, there's Switzerland's longest lunge, a rope park and a massive adventure playground for kids. On Lake Lucerne itself, pedaloes, waterskiing, fishing, motor boat hire and swimming are all enjoyable, while the Lido offers swimming, diving, mini golf and more on a Lake Lucerne holiday.

Lake Lucerne
In July and August, Lake Lucerne sees the best weather and it's the time when the area is alive with tourists. Daytime temperatures get up to 26°C or more, and the average daily temperature is about 17°C. Because Lake Lucerne holidays are in a mountainous region, there's more rain in summer as well. For those not bound by school holidays, a holiday in Lake Lucerne in June or September could be a good option. With temperatures still pleasant, you'll be less troubled by the summer crowds. In the winter months of December, January and February, snow is guaranteed and temperatures fall to zero or below, making the area perfect for winter sports enthusiasts.